Perfect Wheel Specs for 2013 E550 Coupe
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Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Phoenix, AZ
2004 E320 Wagon / 2013 E550 Coupe
Perfect Wheel Specs for 2013 E550 Coupe
I am wanting to replace the 19" Mandrus wheels I have on my coupe.
The offsets for them are way too high.
19 x 8.5 +43 (245/35)
19 x 9.5 +53 (275/30)
My suspension is untouched, but I do have some H&R springs I may consider installing later.
I would like a more aggressive setup and will probably move to a 10" rear. I have also been considering 20s, however, I think I want wider tires than 20s will allow.
I am thinking something like the following:
19 x 8.5 +35 (245/35)
19 x 10 +52 (285/30)
Am I on the right path? I have been looking at wheels for weeks and can't seem to pinpoint perfection.
What setup do you have? Any pics?
Thank you for any advice beforehand!
The offsets for them are way too high.
19 x 8.5 +43 (245/35)
19 x 9.5 +53 (275/30)
My suspension is untouched, but I do have some H&R springs I may consider installing later.
I would like a more aggressive setup and will probably move to a 10" rear. I have also been considering 20s, however, I think I want wider tires than 20s will allow.
I am thinking something like the following:
19 x 8.5 +35 (245/35)
19 x 10 +52 (285/30)
Am I on the right path? I have been looking at wheels for weeks and can't seem to pinpoint perfection.
What setup do you have? Any pics?
Thank you for any advice beforehand!
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From: Chicago
Bi-Turbo E550 Coupe (W207)
If you want your vehicle to have better ride quality then I recommend keeping to 18" wheels because anything more and your just introducing more vibration and bumps to the vehicle and cabin. Thicker sidewalls on a tire really do help ride comfort and if you are driving a lot then that does matter. Think about just getting a pair of the 18" AMG wheels that came with the vehicle in 2013. I'm sure you can get a set on ebay. And for tires you can go with 245/40-18 front and 265/35-18 rear - a bit larger than stock for the AMG wheels. I put Continental tires rather than Michelin, but for your preference you may want the Michelin. I did a post about that here: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...lin-tires.html.
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From: Miami Beach
2006 CLS55 AMG Sold 2010 E550 Coupe totaled by mechanic, '13 SL550 I totaled it, 2017 SL63 current
I had 19's on my E550 for 7yrs, never had an issue with anything ibbij said. I live in Miami, you live in Phoenix, you will have zero issues with 19's.
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2004 E320 Wagon / 2013 E550 Coupe
And yea, I am on 19s now. The offsets are just way too high, and the car looks goofy.
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Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 41
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From: Phoenix, AZ
2004 E320 Wagon / 2013 E550 Coupe
If you want your vehicle to have better ride quality then I recommend keeping to 18" wheels because anything more and your just introducing more vibration and bumps to the vehicle and cabin. Thicker sidewalls on a tire really do help ride comfort and if you are driving a lot then that does matter. Think about just getting a pair of the 18" AMG wheels that came with the vehicle in 2013. I'm sure you can get a set on ebay. And for tires you can go with 245/40-18 front and 265/35-18 rear - a bit larger than stock for the AMG wheels. I put Continental tires rather than Michelin, but for your preference you may want the Michelin. I did a post about that here: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...lin-tires.html.
I will definitely look into the Continentals, thanks!
